Practice Manager of the Year Awards

The AAPM Practice Manager of the Year Award program recognises and rewards a Practice Manager for their contribution to the profession of Practice Management.

In order to be considered for this prestigious award, a Practice Manager must demonstrate the following:
+ outstanding leadership and team building skills
+ a commitment to ongoing education in practice management and in raising the profile of Practice Management
+ business planning ability
+ financial management ability
+ knowledge of relevant legislation
+ commitment to OH&S
+ and excellence in verbal and written communication skills.

2023 AAPM Practice Manager of the Year Awards are now open!

DOWNLOAD THE APPLICATION FORM HERE

The National Practice Manager of the Year Award is proudly supported by AGPAL & QIP and DMS.

   

2022 AAPM National Practice Manager of the Year : RACHAEL HATZOPOULOS (VIC)

2022 AAPM Practice Manager of the Year State Winners

NSW/ACT State Winner
Joanne McKenzie
QLD State Winner
Carla Agostino
SA/NT State Winner
N/A
VIC State Winner
Rachael Hatzopolos
WA State Winner
Sharon Williams
TAS State Winner
Tim Trail

 

 

 

2021 AAPM National Practice Manager of the Year : LAURA ROBINSON (VIC)

2021 AAPM Practice Manager of the Year State Winners

NSW/ACT State Winner
Lesley Rielly
QLD State Winner
Courtney Purse
SA/NT State Winner
Gemma Gough

VIC State Winner
Laura Robinson

WA State Winner
Stephanie MacKinnon

TAS State Winner
 N/A

 

 

 

 

2020 AAPM National Practice Manager of the Year : REBECCA BRIGHT (SA/NT)

2020 AAPM Practice Manager of the Year State Winners

NSW/ACT State Winner
Bek Hooley
QLD State Winner
Annette Coleborn
SA/NT State Winner
Bec Bright
VIC State Winner
Zoe Edema
WA State Winner
Katrina Dow
TAS State Winner
N/A

 

All current AAPM members managing a healthcare practice who meet the eligibility criteria and demonstrate exceptional skills in their role are encouraged to apply.

The following are the key selection criteria for all applicants:

  • Outstanding leadership and team building skills
  • Commitment to ongoing education in practice management and in raising the profile of practice management
  • Business Planning ability
  • Financial Management ability
  • Skills in the implementation of systems to support quality care in a clinical setting
  • Knowledge of relevant legislation
  • Commitment to Occupational Health & Safety
  • Excellence in verbal and written communication skills

To apply for the Practice Manager of the Year award, you must meet each of the following eligibility criteria:

  • Currently employed as Practice Manager of a healthcare practice
  • Currently hold or is studying a qualification in Practice Management or Business Management
  • Must be a full financial individual member of AAPM or the nominated contact of a Practice membership
  • Must uphold the Code of Conduct of Australian Association of Practice Management Ltd and embrace its ethos

Note

  • Directors of AAPM, members of Practice Manager of the Year selection panels, associate members and corporate members of AAPM are NOT eligible to apply; or
  • AAPM members who have been part of a Practice Manager of the Year selection panel in the past two years are NOT eligible to apply.

Nominations may be received from:

  • An individual
  • A Practice Manager's employer
  • A Practice Manager's colleague

National Practice Manager of the Year Recipients

State Practice Manager of the Year recipients

NSW/ACT State Winners

2020
Rebecca Hooley

2019
Eva Castaldi

2018
Elizabeth Jones

2017
Madeline Jammal

QLD State Winners

2020
Annette Coleborn

2019
Anne Chater

2018
Darcy Inglis

2017
Karen Campbell

SA/NT State Winners

2020
Rebecca Bright

2019
Sophie Piron

2018
Jackie Genesin

2017
Brett Miller

TAS State Winners

2019
Cecily Igglesden

2018
Tanya Barrett

2017
Simon Hancock

VIC State Winners

2020
Zoe Edema

2019
Jennifer Flakemore

2018
Garry Hurst

2017
Garry Hurst

WA State Winners

2020
Katrina Dow

2019
Raelene Tully

2018
Jeni Anning

2017
Simone Dorevitch